Customer Reviews The North Face Vals WP

Zero arch support!! From above, I could actually see my ankles biased inward towards each other (arches not supported). These also run a half size small. Very cute though.

I wore these inside for a couple hours and unfortunately they didn’t fit my heels. Both heels were hurting along the inside. I even went and bought different insoles but my heels still hurt. It seemed the heel was made too narrow. I really liked the color (blue/green) and the look. Unfortunately I returned them.

These were great for all the walking I did this past Spring and Summer on my job as a plant merchandiser. I walked an average of 5 miles a day on concrete and was stepping on pallets that would break and bend. These sneakers were tough and supportive. When stepping and breaking a pallet board, this shoe was tough and kept my ankles supported somehow. They weren't always waterproof as I'd have to water at the end of a merchandising day, but I did wash them often and it could have worn down the protective coating. I wore holes in the mesh by the Fall. I had enough room to insert my orthodotics. I want another pair, however, contemplating whether they'll be warm enough for winter and protective enough in the snow. But these are a great shoe. Very comfy.

Size is true. Fit is stiff . I'm sure it will get better as I wear them.

I was looking for a waterproof shoe to wear to Europe and Canada on cobblestone streets and trails. This is very attractive, but it's not flexible at all and it makes a small squeaking or swishing sound. I normally fit comfortably in a 10 sneaker with an orthotic. I could barely get into the 10 with socks. They are nice looking though-- I am sorry I have to send them back..

Seems like a comfortable shoe, but way too tight in my usual size.

These really rubbed on my ankle bones and pinched me and felt very uncomfortable.

This shoe could have worked IF your ankle bone sits higher up than mine. I have a difficult foot to fit and require a waterproof shoe for the outdoor work I do. I need a roomy toe box, which this had. I have a very narrow heel and most shoes slip right off - but this shoe was right enough. The only issue was that the shoe is cut quite high - almost like a mid-hiker - so the very stiff sides of the shoe hit my ankle bone right in the middle. Too bad.

The opening of the sneaker rubbed against my ankle. The material was stiff so it was painful to wear.

This was an incredibly uncomfortable shoe. It's narrow like a trail runner, but without the flexibility; it's stiff like a low hiker, but without the wider toe box. My feet hurt after wearing them for five minutes. It's too bad because the styling is cute. I felt they ran a bit small and narrow.